Watchdog issues damning verdict on Scottish NHS reforms

By Lee Peart 03 December 2024

A damning verdict has been issued on revised Scottish Government proposals for health and social care reform.

Pregnant women and new mothers receiving better mental health support, CQC finds

By Lee Peart 28 November 2024

Pregnant women and new mothers are receiving better mental health support, new CQC research has found.

Trust 'missed opportunities' to treat woman's pressure sore

By Lee Peart 22 November 2024

An investigation by the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman has found a trust’s failure to treat a woman’s pressure sore resulted in her being moved to a permanent nursing home.

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Trust still requires improvement following CQC inspection

By Lee Peart 22 November 2024

University Hospitals Birmingham (UHB) NHS Trust has retained its requires improvement following an inspection by the CQC.

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Neonatal Unit celebrates CQC outstanding rating

By Lee Peart 22 November 2024

Bradford Royal Infirmary’s Neonatal Unit has been rated outstanding by the CQC.

Mental health hospital comes out of special measures

By Lee Peart 19 November 2024

The CQC has taken Cheswold Park Hospital in Doncaster out of special measures following an inspection in May and June.

Trust apologises after neonatal review finds examples of 'poor care'

By Lee Peart 15 November 2024

Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital Trust (SaTH) has apologised and pledged to improve after a review it commissioned found examples of ‘poor care’.

Public bodies condemn anti-social behaviour at North Wales hospital

By Lee Peart 13 November 2024

Three public bodies have condemned a campaign of anti-social behaviour against a local hospital.

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CQC praises trust's community health inpatient services

By Lee Peart 08 November 2024

The CQC has praised community health inpatient services provided by Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust.

Draft document to prioritise patients during Covid revealed at inquiry

By Lee Peart 08 November 2024

A draft document prioritising patients for treatment in the event of services being overwhelmed was drawn up during Covid, an NHS leader has revealed.